BOB - Help! False advertising alias SPAM in overdrive?!

[Guest Guest]

10c_crazy_auction.l

 

Please see the "Starting bid" value! I nearly bid on it! (Nasty; says nothing...)

 

PS Am I really buying "Headlamps?!" (Please see "Winning Bidder...") ... Headlamps for sale... (by Fresh Air)

Edited July 17, 2011 by Edmund1000
PS...

[mellowred 10]

From the picture and description you have bought a head lamp for R60. What is it are you concerned about? All looks ok.

[Guest Guest]

From the picture and description you have bought a head lamp for R60. What is it are you concerned about? All looks ok.

 

(Hi!) No man - click on the 10 cent link in my post. :blink1: Listing add reads: "Energizer 7 LED Headlamp ""10c crazy auction""" (I gave the other link, just to show that I infact was buying lamps (I bought two...)

By the way, my first post was written with a smile - the seller surely missed something while listing it. Or, maybe it is just spam... But I wrote it in good jest.

[Libertas Computers 10]

I think the 10c merely states the bid increments in this case. Have a look at that, because that is 10c. Won't be sure if it was an intentional misdirection by the seller or if it was meant in the best way possible, seeing that it does in fact increment with 10c.

[Wild Olive Art 11]

Not sure what the problem is here - I can't see fault with the listing . In what way can this be construed as SPAM ????

[Guest Guest]

"Genuine Lamborghini Aventador ""R1 crazy auction"" "

 

Hi!

 

Ok... I went back to what that seller sellls... Did you too? If yes - Man... Are you for real...? :colbert: Check those fantastic prices out! Crazy I tell you...! That was indeed only to direct traffic to the seller - just like these below:

 

Tripods & Stands - Manfrotto 294A3 legs + 324RC2 Pistol Grip Head ""Crazy R1 Auction"" )

 

Lowepro CompuDay Photo 150 Camera Bag """Madness 5c Auction""" for sale )

 

Headlamps - Energizer 7 LED Headlamp ""10c crazy auction"" for sale)

 

Bags & Cases - Lowepro Backpack Bag Versapack 200 AW <<<R1 Auction>>> Dont miss out for sale)

 

 

That imply starting bid - NOT bid increment. Not so? [by now a bid...\:mad:/ You know, I was right about my first view on that clearly deceiving advertisement!]

 

And if you still say I'm "unfair..." Can one sell a car with a starting price of three million rand, yet the selling header reads; "Genuine Lamborghini Aventador ""R1 crazy auction"" - and put it into the featured listings too? Let's do that on Wednesday - Today!...

 

Please check again... it is indeed nasty SPAM = Junk email = unsolicited, unnecessary, unwarranted, incapable of being justified or explained etc. etc. See the other listings of that cheap seller... That is wasting peoples time looking for good prices.

 

 

Guess what the BOB on-auction spam definition may looks like: "The main purpose of these sellers are to lure or bait people to their links of sale where the starting bid does not resembles the "implied starting price" in their auction advertisement!" Creating reverse spam!

 

 

Wonder what Henchman Cuan thinks! Cuan please...?

 

I'm 100% calm sir - :angel:

Edited July 20, 2011 by Edmund1000
Not much...

[MiemsJewels 12]

Stay calm Buddy, Stay calm!!:grin: Almal verstaan nie wat jy probeer se nie. Ek verstaan wat jy bedoel! 10c bid incrediment. 10c x 10 kopers = 10 e-mails "spam": Of hoe? Dan staan die bod eers op R1. Baie meer bieers, is dit reg?:idea:

5c bid incrediment 20 e-mails om op R1 te kom.

Edited July 20, 2011 by MiemsJewels

[Guest Guest]

Haai!

 

Hee-e-y, hello-o-o...! (Jy met jou pienk, bling-bling kat-jassie aan! :biggrin:)

 

Nee - die BOB hoeners wat 'n ding met 'n BEGIN verkoopprys van R1000 verkoop en dit dan adverteer as "Malle hoenertjie R1 veiling!!" - vertel vir my as potensiale koper die BEGINPRYS was R1. Daardie valse inligting maak my spene sommer lam...

 

Wat is Die "Crazy R1 auctions" storie Woensdae op BOB - dit word uitgebuit!

 

 

Goeienaand dame...:angel:

[amcintyre 10]

Hi!

 

Ok... I went back to what that seller sellls... Did you too? If yes - Man... Are you for real...? :colbert: Check those fantastic prices out! Crazy I tell you...! That was indeed only to direct traffic to the seller - just like these below:

 

Tripods & Stands - Manfrotto 294A3 legs + 324RC2 Pistol Grip Head ""Crazy R1 Auction"" )

 

Lowepro CompuDay Photo 150 Camera Bag """Madness 5c Auction""" for sale )

 

Headlamps - Energizer 7 LED Headlamp ""10c crazy auction"" for sale)

 

Bags & Cases - Lowepro Backpack Bag Versapack 200 AW <<<R1 Auction>>> Dont miss out for sale)

 

 

That imply starting bid - NOT bid increment. Not so? [by now a bid...\:mad:/ You know, I was right about my first view on that clearly deceiving advertisement!]

 

And if you still say I'm "unfair..." Can one sell a car with a starting price of three million rand, yet the selling header reads; "Genuine Lamborghini Aventador ""R1 crazy auction"" - and put it into the featured listings too? Let's do that on Wednesday - Today!...

 

Please check again... it is indeed nasty SPAM = Junk email = unsolicited, unnecessary, unwarranted, incapable of being justified or explained etc. etc. See the other listings of that cheap seller... That is wasting peoples time looking for good prices.

 

 

Guess what the BOB on-auction spam definition may looks like: "The main purpose of these sellers are to lure or bait people to their links of sale where the starting bid does not resembles the "implied starting price" in their auction advertisement!" Creating reverse spam!

 

 

Wonder what Henchman Cuan thinks! Cuan please...?

 

I'm 100% calm sir - :angel:

 

The auction titles are somewhat deceptive - giving that similar wording is often used on Crazy Wednesday and Snap Friday auctions. I think that sellers shouldn't be permitted to advertise regular items with high starting prices in this manner ... just my opinion :smile:

[MiemsJewels 12]

Haai!

 

Hee-e-y, hello-o-o...! (Jy met jou pienk, bling-bling kat-jassie aan! :biggrin:)

 

Nee - die BOB hoeners wat 'n ding met 'n BEGIN verkoopprys van R1000 verkoop en dit dan adverteer as "Malle hoenertjie R1 veiling!!" - vertel vir my as potensiale koper die BEGINPRYS was R1. Daardie valse inligting maak my spene sommer lam...

 

Wat is Die "Crazy R1 auctions" storie Woensdae op BOB - dit word uitgebuit!

 

 

Goeienaand dame...:angel:

 

Ai OE jaaaa Blommie, ek's net blond. Nou verstaan ek ook.

[qball 12]

This is not on... the starting price must be advertised correctly, if it does not start at R1 no reserve then you can't advertise it in this manner - I wouldn't call it spam but rather misleading advertising... the team will sort it out... :evil:

[Guest Guest]

This is not on... the team will sort it out... :evil:

 

Thank you sir.

 

Now, back to the real BOB "Crazy R1 Auctions" :awesome:

[Love land 10]

I think this is funny that people spend there time looking to report people i looked at all these products online and this sellers starting price is still extremely cheap

Tripods & Stands - Manfrotto 294A3 legs + 324RC2 Pistol Grip Head ""Crazy R1 Auction"" )

could not find but the head is worth R1499

 

Lowepro CompuDay Photo 150 Camera Bag """Madness 5c Auction""" for sale )

This one online is R544

 

Headlamps - Energizer 7 LED Headlamp ""10c crazy auction"" for sale)

R299

 

Bags & Cases - Lowepro Backpack Bag Versapack 200 AW <<<R1 Auction>>> Dont miss out for sale)

R855

 

So the prices are all the lowest you will find and if you see where the price is does it really matter where it started? when the price is still extremely low?

 

[admin 4]

So the prices are all the lowest you will find and if you see where the price is does it really matter where it started? when the price is still extremely low?

 

 

This is not on... the starting price must be advertised correctly, if it does not start at R1 no reserve then you can't advertise it in this manner - I wouldn't call it spam but rather misleading advertising... the team will sort it out... :evil:

 

Hi Love land,

 

Should the item not start at R1, and is listed as such, it is against the Listing Policy and the Consumer Protection Act as it is misleading.

[Love land 10]

but the consumer protection act as far as i know doesnt apply to auctions but anyway like i said if you see the price on the item is R220 what difference does it really make you not forced to bid on the item and if you do then you really wanted it and if you get it cheap what does it matter where it started, the thing that gets to me is that its like being in school and getting told on and it seems that lately it is on the rise. When a seller is trying to make a honest living, while people are getting ripped of by shill bidding and nobody reports them look at the link below if this is not the same person then I am the Moses i wish all my buyers were this loyal lol

 

All ratings received by WTF2011 on bidorbuy.co.za

[admin 4]

but the consumer protection act as far as i know doesnt apply to auctions but anyway like i said if you see the price on the item is R220 what difference does it really make you not forced to bid on the item and if you do then you really wanted it and if you get it cheap what does it matter where it started, the thing that gets to me is that its like being in school and getting told on and it seems that lately it is on the rise. When a seller is trying to make a honest living, while people are getting ripped of by shill bidding and nobody reports them look at the link below if this is not the same person then I am the Moses i wish all my buyers were this loyal lol

 

All ratings received by WTF2011 on bidorbuy.co.za

 

So right, multi tasking, sorry, but the Listing Policy applies to all listings. No link between buyer and seller, but I have requested documentation from the buyer, thank you.

 

The "Spot a Problem? Notify Community Watch!" link is in all listings for users to report suspicious behavior, listing policy contraventions etc. The more users that use it, the better, it keeps the site safe for all of us :awesome:

[Guest Guest]

Dicklogic, BOB Freudian slip?

 

LOL.....?

 

Hi! I had a look at your ratings - and what you sold... You, are guilty of the same offence - guilty of blatant misleading advertising... Why you ask? :oh:... Your world...: Login Page... (Spikey Vibrating Cockring""""Crazy R1 Action"""')

 

I assume the "R1 item" has something to do with the pitch of a peacock's crowing [wobbly neck] action...? Well..., it had a rather crazy, stiff starting price around it's neck, not so? - and trust me, I'm not in search of any "R20000" rigidification supports...:nuts:

 

 

I think this is funny that people spend there time looking to report people i looked at all these products online and this sellers starting price is still extremely cheap....

 

So the prices are all the lowest you will find and if you see where the price is does it really matter where it started? when the price is still extremely low?

 

 

For that remarks I'll give you a rating - like this one from one of your happy buyers...:

Neutral rating for Mr. Thick Dicklogic Enlarger Cream 11 Jul 2011 Comment: Your conclusion is not working as you expected it to go down...

 

No wonder you pulled a BOB Freudian slip here! :nuts:LOL!

 

Please..., just smile! I say it with a kind smile! :angel:

 

PS Are you in any way related to the seller "Specialist photo"...?

[Love land 10]

I went and change all my listing when I read this complaint, what’s with the personal attack, never knew that you could start slating a person and there business just because they disagree with you I thought this was a open discussion, wow you really vindictive????????????

 

Tell me admin is this allowed that if you disagree with someone they can start slating you and your business I am really disappointed?

[Guest Guest]

(Hi!) No man - click on the 10 cent link in my post. :blink1: Listing add reads: "Energizer 7 LED Headlamp ""10c crazy auction""" (I gave the other link, just to show that I infact was buying lamps (I bought two...)

By the way, my first post was written with a smile - the seller surely missed something while listing it. Or, maybe it is just spam... But I wrote it in good jest.

 

Mistake there... Sorry! As a matter of fact - I only bought one that night! It must have been the cold - or something... I shall DV buy another real... "Dan King - Crazy R1 auction" - BOB bargain! :amuse:...

[Guest Guest]

WOW! Eina! :smile:

 

You admit that you were guilty of the same offence - I simply pointed it out - with a sense of humor...

 

You are very sensitive - It's truly no attack at all - I said it with a clear, yet wry smile - hope you have a wonderful week. Smile - it's 100% free. :smile:

 

 

I went and change all my listing when I read this complaint, what’s with the personal attack, never knew that you could start slating a person and there business just because they disagree with you I thought this was a open discussion, wow you really vindictive????????????

 

Tell me admin is this allowed that if you disagree with someone they can start slating you and your business I am really disappointed?

 

PS Vindictive = Showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite. I think you so used the wrong word there. I forgive you. :wub:

Edited July 27, 2011 by Edmund1000
PS

[MiemsJewels 12]

LOL.....?

 

Hi! I had a look at your ratings - and what you sold... You, are guilty of the same offence - guilty of blatant misleading advertising... Why you ask? :oh:... Your world...: Login Page... (Spikey Vibrating Cockring""""Crazy R1 Action"""')

 

I assume the "R1 item" has something to do with the pitch of a peacock's crowing [wobbly neck] action...? Well..., it had a rather crazy, stiff starting price around it's neck, not so? - and trust me, I'm not in search of any "R20000" rigidification supports...:nuts:

 

 

 

 

For that remarks I'll give you a rating - like this one from one of your happy buyers...:

 

No wonder you pulled a BOB Freudian slip here! :nuts:LOL!

 

Please..., just smile! I say it with a kind smile! :angel:

 

PS Are you in any way related to the seller "Specialist photo"...?

 

Skielik het ek 'n stywe...nek ..van..al..die..lees! Lol

[Love land 10]

Just pointing out???? do me a favour you are not dealing with one of you children here, first you go look through my listing for a mistake? you cannot find one, so you look for the same offence, then you proceed to add one of my neutral ratings to the forum, you are clearly trying to attack me and my business :disgusted: there is a smiley face for you also free.

[Guest Guest]

Skielik het ek 'n stywe...nek ..van..al..die..lees! Lol

 

LOL!

 

Hi!

 

Praat jy nou...! Ek het een gehad - tot voordat ek begin tik het! Wonderlik of wat?!:nuts:

 

Jammer - ek tik so rond en bond - party dae...

Edited July 27, 2011 by Edmund1000

[Love land 10]

Admin I am still awaiting an answer as to whether personal attacks are allowed in this forum?

[Guest Guest]

Just pointing out???? do me a favour you are not dealing with one of you children here, first you go look through my listing for a mistake? you cannot find one, so you look for the same offence, then you proceed to add one of my neutral ratings to the forum, you are clearly trying to attack me and my business :wub: there is a smiley face for you also free.

 

Hi Take a break - you are really too sensitive - and becoming really rude now...